I'd like to come back some day and just do a small section from Del Valle, up to Boyd's Camp or maybe even Murrietta Falls. It's got a great view! I was hoping to finish in under 9 hours, but ran over a little. We started from the Del Mar side as was highly recommend by others. Parking on the Fremont end of the trail is fraught with risk of having your car broken into. Went through 4liters on the first day Rose Peak lies roughly halfway between Sunol headquarters and Del Valle. 8am - 8pm Wildlife? Day 2 down to the falls and finished at del valle... despite leaving from rose peak, still found a way to climb approx 2500 ft in the hike down. The Ohlone Trail traverses 28 miles of mountains and canyons in southern Alameda County and is open to hikers and equestrians. We ate our dinner in Sunol, then we had the last push under the darkness till finished at Ohlone college. We did encounter heavy rain on the last day. It's not even Glass Beach anymore. We took a hike first part of August in the Ohlone Wilderness Area, This is a beautiful place for a hike. But also ran into LOTS of cows. There are some places to throw trash away, so don’t worry about having to carry it for too long, you’ll eventually run into a campsite or rest stop with a trash can. The exit on the Del Valle side has a different kind of soil and it just made the mud stick and slippery. But I didn't see it. Do yourself a favor and stop here to enjoy the views! The trail passes Rose Peak, the highest accessible point in Alameda County, and traverses Sunol Regional Wilderness, one of the East BAy's premiere hiking destinations. This entry was posted in Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Training hike and tagged backcountry, backpacking, east bay, fremont, hiking, livermore, ohlone wilderness trail, sf bay area, thru-hike on March 4, 2016 by Claudine. Due to the popularity of the trail, please be courteous to others that you'll see along the way. It also passes through two watershed areas leased from the San Francisco Water Department. Those campsites were School Camp in Sunol, Joes Horse Camp, and Maggie’s Half Acre. For a long time, I’d put off hiking the East Bay’s own Ohlone Wilderness Trail, because it didn’t seem remote or challenging enough, and the point-to-point car shuttle logistics seemed like a pain. $2/person/year Reserve your campsite as early as possible: sites fill up weeks in advance in the springtime. Please visit our Camping page for additional information. I hear the waterfalls are worth it, though, so I recommend spending the night at Stuart's Camp and doing the 1 mile side trip to see it (if it's been raining, of course- the falls are usually dried up)! While never far from the city, it is remarkably empty and quiet. But on a clear/warm day make sure you bring plenty of water. The landscape includes oak and bay woodlands, grassy uplands carpeted with springtime wildflowers, and wilderness ridges and peaks. http://www.ebparks.org/parks/ohlone Mid spring would be a better option. It took us probably twice as long as it should have to get down. We did this hike yesterday (mid July), it was extremely hot and taxing. Be sure to enter your trip on the board so rangers will know you're out there in case of fire or other emergency. I trained, but should have trained more! I recommend doing it this way, because the Del Valle section is pretty steep, and although my knees were killing me, I preferred to do the "Big Burn" section downhill. The Ohlone Trail traverses 28 miles of mountains and canyons in southern Alameda County and is open to hikers and equestrians. We ran out. March is the time to go- I saw so many wildflowers in Sunol!!! And we may… There's a lovely stretch close to the Murrietta Falls trail where the path is glittering with quartz. I've actually never done a marathon, and this was a marathon with a 7500 ft climb, which is pretty insane. Unless there’s a trash or a toilet, take your butt or roach with you. Backpacking fee is $5 per night per person (fees may have gone up since this was written). My suggestion would be to coordinate your pick-up location and time as precise as possible. This climb is no joke, be prepared. The others had larger flat areas with fire rings, but exposed to morning sun. If you're hiking in the heat make sure to bring and treat water. I know it sounds silly, but just imagine if each hiker took just one rock, it would make a big impact in a negative way. After ate lunch,we descended slowly onto Sunol. And there are several benches where you can rest your weary limbs and soak up the views of the southern San Francisco Bay. 8am - 9pm Amazing gem in our Bay Area back yard! https://www.relive.cc/view/1511244740, Great hike in the Bay Area. A right turn takes you over to Murietta Falls, the highest waterfall in the Bay Area. It begins at the southern end of Del Valle Regional Park south of Livermore, California, and ends near Mission Peak at Fremont.Most of the trail goes through Ohlone Regional Wilderness. Fees, reservations
So think about that. Excellent views of east bay. I recommend if you don’t want to hike back and repeat to a total of 60 miles park your car on one end and Uber to the other. Enjoy & research Ohlone Regional Wilderness, California with trail guides, topo maps, photos, reviews & GPS routes on Trails.com. Had an awesome time... beautiful hike, quite challenging - challenging enough that I found myself constantly setting goals instead of letting my mind drift. If the weather cooperates, watch the sunset from atop the peak. I was hoping to fill up on water in Sunol, but the fountains along the trail weren't working. The region is home to very few people, but it shelters abundant wildlife. The trail goes to a shoulder north of a narrow trail about a quarter-mile from the summit. Toll Free: 888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 3, extension 4547, Park/Gate Hours Please be a friendly hiker and leave the rocks for future hikers to see. The Ohlone Wilderness Regional Trail Hiking Permit/Map (required for day use and camping) is available for $2 per person per year at the Sunol and Del Valle entrance kiosks, at the Coyote Hills Visitor Center in Fremont, at the Park District administration offices at 2950 Peralta Oaks Court in Oakland, and for $2.50 per person per year by mail. Every campsite was empty so we explored them all before selecting #1, as it's secluded and elevated offering a nice view. Arguably the premier backpacking route in the East Bay, the 28-mile Ohlone Wilderness Trail connects Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore with Mission Peak Regional Preserve in Fremont. From end to end it’s 29 miles or so. https://youtu.be/hXyTGmwYyx4. It does have its own beauty but not much to see. If under 7 days, you should plan to purchase your Ohlone Permit from one of the locations listed above. That would be my suggestion to people who don't think they can do the hike in one day. An Ohlone Wilderness Permit is required for each person age 12 years or older. Ohlone Wilderness is a 9,737 acres (39.40 km ) regional park in the United States that is part of the East Bay Regional Parks (EBRPD) system. You won’t have any service the entire way until you hit the Del Valle trail systems. This is a great trail and is close enough to the Bay Area to make it accessible without driving all the way to the Sierras. Hikers must buy a permit, which is printed on an excellent map of the entire trail. I carried a full 30 lb backpack and finished in 11 hours and 15 min. Anyone younger I might assume would struggle. EBRPD page for Mission Peak Regional Preserve The hike was very dynamic and the terrain would change dramatically throughout the length of the trip. Bring EXTRA water! The gate opens at 8am; be there ready already. In the morning we went out at Mission Peak Stanford Staging Area. My friend and I did all Ohlone Wildness Trail ( all 30 miles) in 10 hrs & 30 mins in 100 degree weather. Creatures not often seen near metropolitan areas live in these lands, including the endangered bald eagle, mountain lions, bobcats, deer, and a herd of Tule Elk. It's better to call somebody to pick you up. stupid, I know. I would recommend doing it east to west and not the opposite because I didn't get too much sun on my face this way. Mosquitos and flies were especially abundant. Arrive at the Ohlone Wilderness Trail board near the Sunol Headquarters. Don’t F’ing do it. Lucky for us this time of year is not too hot. Phone Number The hike between Maggie's Half Acre and Eagle Spring starts out rather easy, going down most of the way until Sunol visitor's center. Found out she likes steak. It's not only 20 miles long, but with a huge, relentless elevation change, about 6,500 ft up and down. We camped first night at Maggie's Half Acre and second night at Eagle Spring. We encountered an abundance, especially in Sunol. http://www.ebparks.org/parks/del_valle My legs did get really dirty and I did get the occasional sticker but overall was ok. Next time I’ll bring pants for some of the deeper brush we went through. The Ohlone Regional Wilderness is located at Stanford Ave, Fremont, CA 94539. Electricity and cell service? The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 946051-888-EBPARKS, 1-888-327-2757, (Deaf or Hearing Impaired, use the TRS at 711), © 2018 East Bay Regional Park DistrictAll rights reserved, to public access. Very beautiful falls and not a sole around. If you know it's gonna rain, I would recommend avoiding this campsite as it is very exposed. All of the campsites are unique and beautiful. Temps hovered around the low 60s down to the low 30s at night in mid December. Learn about the Ohlone Wilderness 50K Trail Run in Fremont, California. I started at Stanford Staging Area and ended at Del Valle in Livermore. The trail can be used by backpackers for a two to three day trek, or by day-hikers content to turn around and head back once they reach their limit. The Ohlone Wilderness Trail at the Ohlone Regional Wilderness is a strenuous 28 mile one-way trail that features stunning mountain vistas and connects the Del Valle Regional Park to Mission Peak Regional Preserve in Fremont, CA. This portion of the trip has some great views of both backcountry and the East Bay towns (Sunol, Livermore, etc.). http://www.ebparks.org/parks/mission Can be challenging at times, especially with the heat in the summertime, but an incredible hike in the spring and fall, and if it’s been a dry wintertime (can get very muddy after a rain) great balance of exposed ridges, shaded oak groves, beautiful view on Rose Peak, with some ups and downs guaranteed to work your legs. This hike is not for rookies, though conditioned day hikers looking to try backpacking should be able to do it over three days. This is the best training hiking in the Bay Area. Dogs: Dogs are allowed during daytime only. Maggie's Half Acre has an outhouse and water, although the water needs to be treated before use. We had two teams, one started from Ohline College, and another team was from Del Valle. Most people will backpack the Ohlone Wilderness Trail and everyone I passed out in the backcountry was doing just that. However, we did not come across any rangers and were not checked for our permits. Overall it was quite nice. The Ohlone Wilderness trail runs from Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore to the Stanford Ave Staging Area at Mission Peak in Fremont. Parking: See Del Valle Regional Park, Sunol Regional Wilderness and Mission Peak Regional Preserve Where? This classic and iconic ultramarathon is held along the entirety of the Ohlone Wilderness trail, in the eastern region hills of the San Francisco Bay Area. 8am - 6pm It was pretty difficult especially around mile 21. I would suggest starting from Del Valle. This trail starts off fairly navigable but gets steep quickly, with the steepest sections pitching up to 25%. No through hiking to Lake Del Valle Regional Park. http://www.tommangan.net/twoheeldrive/index.php/2007/04/16/two-days-on-the-ohlone-wilderness-trail. Particularly the section immediately after the Sunol visitor's center is quite steep, although it is a nice gravel trail surface. If you're into that, I recommend bringing a booklet like that. Surrounding Rose Peak are grassy ridges, profusely flowered in season. This stretch is a bit more scenic and worth a try if you're feeling energetic. Bring an abundance or bring a stove. It's like, Rocks And Just a Few of Them Are Clear Beach.) The Ohlone Wilderness 50K - “Always arduous but strikingly beautiful” The Ohlone Wilderness 50K is recognized as one of toughest 50 Kilometer trail races in the United States. Most hikers drop their packs here and make a dash to the top, take a few pictures at Mission Peak's famous summit post, and head back down. I don’t recommend summer due to its pretty dry, hot, and exposed. I have a "Wildflowers of Mount Diablo" booklet that is great for identifying the flowers. It's best to start out from Del Valle Regional Park, where you'll want fresh legs for the meanest climbs. Ohlone Wilderness Trail: Mission Peak Regional Preserve through Sunol Regional Wilderness, Ohlone Regional Wilderness, and finishing at the Del Valle Regional Park (29 mile thru-hike, 8,000FT elevation gain, approx. Photos. Next comes a plunge down to Williams Gulch (crossing the stream can be tricky after heavy rains) and another wicked push up the infamous Big Burn: 1,400 feet of climb in a mile and a half. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ohlone-wilderness-trail Great trail but watch the weather, we went up at the end of March and found ourselves in sow and hail storms and woke up under 2” of snow. Because it was raining for us all night, it was like hell up there. There is no shade you are very exposed. Get race details, runner reviews, race reports, photos, videos and more! From I580 turn South on N LIVERMORE AVE - go 1.0 mi, continue on S LIVERMORE AVE - go 2.0 mi, S LIVERMORE AVE becomes TESLA RD - go 0.5 mi, Turn right on MINES RD - go 3.5 mi, continue on DEL VALLE RD - go 4.5 mi, arrive at 7000 DEL VALLE RD, LIVERMORE. If there’s anything else you’d like to know please don’t hesitate to reach out. After a seemingly endless climb, you cross a ridge and make your way to another T intersection. I wanted to get this hike in before it got hot and it worked out great! That said, waking from Stuart’s camp to then peak in forging snow with not another person in sight was magical. You may purchase your permit in one of the following ways: If purchasing by phone, online or by mail, the Ohlone Wilderness Regional Trail Hiking Permit/Map should be purchased at least 7 days in advance of your planned trip to allow time for mailing. But there will be absolutely no where to get food unless you get an Uber Eats to the MP trailhead. During mid July, I wore shorts the entire trip and was fine. Also, turkeys! I'm not a backpacker, so I just went for it, with an option to bail at the 20 mile mark when I reached Sunol. Separate camping reservations can also be made at Del Valle Regional Park (outside of the Ohlone Wilderness at the north end of the Ohlone Trail). Watch out for raccoons trying to steal your food at Sunol Headquarters! We spent the night at Maggie's half acre, it was pretty nice. Mind your water supply: Water troughs are at strategic locations from Del Valle to Sunol, but there is no water between Sunol and the Stanford Avenue terminus of the trail. More of an amble than a hike. The parking lot at Stanford Staging Area seems to always be incredibly crowded! This trail traverses 28 miles of mountains and oak canyons in southern Alameda County and is open to hikers and equestrians. Other than that, the main area was closed due to flooding, so we hiked along the perimeter. The trail is wide and quite popular with day runners, and those looking to watch the sunset. It was a cool April day, so I wore a hoodie the whole time (especially at elevation). For this reason, I most likely will not do the trail in its entirety again, since my favorite parts are close to parking areas, and everything in between is hilly pastures with oaks- still pretty, but not my favorite part. This trail is about 29 mi (47 km) in length, excluding the trails that connect to it along the way and each end of the trail. I have not hiked this trail, so I don’t want to downgrade the stars. The first mile is a gentle up-and-down to a sign-in board. Call 888-327-2757 and dial option 2. But it's worth the strain as you soak up amazing vistas, scout for wildlife and marvel at being in such a remote locale so close to a huge metropolis. The rolling hills reminded me of England. Depending on where you decided to stop for the night there may or may not be trees convenient for putting up a hammock, or there may not be worthwhile ground for sleeping on. A few blown down bushes but passable. The only electricity I was able to find was in Sunol on the backside of the Visitors Center building. It’s great for trail run but beware there not much water source. I probably should have searched around some more at the Sunol park headquarters, because I ran out of water about half-way up the back side of Mission Peak and there isn't any running water until you reach the Stanford Ave. staging area. We were able to get to Eagle Spring (~15 miles) with a couple hours to spare before it got dark. The nights get pretty cold even in the summer, so make sure to layer properly. There was a relatively new sign on the water pipe saying it was untreated water and you must boil before drinking. Hiking Murietta Falls - Ohlone Wilderness Regional Park Total Distance : 12 miles Elevation Gain: 4,176ft Everage Grade: 16.8% Trailheads: 11001 Del Valle Rd. 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